Manager, Human Rights and Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Office
About the role
Required Position
Full-Time Appointment
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Human Rights, the Manager, Human Rights and Accessibility is responsible for managing the University’s human rights, accessibility, and community engagement functions. The Manager leads initiatives to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across the institution and ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code, and related legislation. The role provides guidance to departments on systemic accessibility improvements and equity programming.
Operational Leadership and Legislative Compliance
Oversee and monitor institutional compliance with AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code, and other applicable standards.
Lead the development and implementation of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Coordinate and review accessibility audits and barrier-removal projects.
Provide support to the AODA and Equity and Community Engagement Coordinators.
Education and Training, Initiatives and Awareness
Design and deliver training on accessibility, human rights, anti-oppression, and cultural competency.
Oversee educational events and campaigns, including EDI Week and accessibility awareness programs.
Oversee institutional awareness campaigns, inclusion programs, and workshops, and events to strengthen inclusive culture and foster a respectful learning and working environment.
Partner with HR, Student Affairs, and academic units to embed equity practices in operations.
Community Engagement and Reporting
Supervise the Equity and Community Engagement Coordinator in maintaining relationships with student equity groups and community partners.
Supervise the AODA Coordinator on institutional accessibility reporting to the province.
Prepare data and reports for the Director and the Ministry as required.
Advisory and Collaboration
Serve as the institutional advisor on accessibility and equity policy implementation.
Support the Director in risk assessment, strategic planning, and responding to emerging legislative updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A Master’s Degree is considered an asset.
At least five (5) years of directly related experience in human rights, accessibility, or EDI program delivery and compliance management, or related experience.
In-depth Knowledge of Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Legislation: knowledge is applied in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code)
Leadership and Management Skills
Excellent project management and policy development skills.
Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Proficiency with data management and reporting systems.
Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.
***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to careers@laurentian.ca ***
The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information (careers@laurentian.ca).
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne), which was incorporated on March 28, 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.While primarily focusing on undergraduate programming, Laurentian also features the east campus of Canada's newest medical school - the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, which opened in 2005. Its school of Graduate Studies offers a growing number of graduate-level degrees.
Manager, Human Rights and Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Office
About the role
Required Position
Full-Time Appointment
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Human Rights, the Manager, Human Rights and Accessibility is responsible for managing the University’s human rights, accessibility, and community engagement functions. The Manager leads initiatives to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across the institution and ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code, and related legislation. The role provides guidance to departments on systemic accessibility improvements and equity programming.
Operational Leadership and Legislative Compliance
Oversee and monitor institutional compliance with AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code, and other applicable standards.
Lead the development and implementation of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Coordinate and review accessibility audits and barrier-removal projects.
Provide support to the AODA and Equity and Community Engagement Coordinators.
Education and Training, Initiatives and Awareness
Design and deliver training on accessibility, human rights, anti-oppression, and cultural competency.
Oversee educational events and campaigns, including EDI Week and accessibility awareness programs.
Oversee institutional awareness campaigns, inclusion programs, and workshops, and events to strengthen inclusive culture and foster a respectful learning and working environment.
Partner with HR, Student Affairs, and academic units to embed equity practices in operations.
Community Engagement and Reporting
Supervise the Equity and Community Engagement Coordinator in maintaining relationships with student equity groups and community partners.
Supervise the AODA Coordinator on institutional accessibility reporting to the province.
Prepare data and reports for the Director and the Ministry as required.
Advisory and Collaboration
Serve as the institutional advisor on accessibility and equity policy implementation.
Support the Director in risk assessment, strategic planning, and responding to emerging legislative updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A Master’s Degree is considered an asset.
At least five (5) years of directly related experience in human rights, accessibility, or EDI program delivery and compliance management, or related experience.
In-depth Knowledge of Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Legislation: knowledge is applied in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., AODA, Ontario Human Rights Code)
Leadership and Management Skills
Excellent project management and policy development skills.
Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Proficiency with data management and reporting systems.
Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.
***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to careers@laurentian.ca ***
The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information (careers@laurentian.ca).
About Laurentian University
Laurentian University (Université Laurentienne), which was incorporated on March 28, 1960, is a mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.While primarily focusing on undergraduate programming, Laurentian also features the east campus of Canada's newest medical school - the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, which opened in 2005. Its school of Graduate Studies offers a growing number of graduate-level degrees.